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AF63 VPE

2013 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,385 mi
Last recorded155,385 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 VPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,385 miles

Front and rear bake discs worn.

Play in steering o/s.

Small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 8 Apr 2026 155,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front and rear bake discs worn.

Nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Play in steering o/s.

Small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 29 Apr 2025 143,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 131,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,471 miles

Deep cut n/s/f tyre tread.

Multiple cuts and stone damage to o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 26 Apr 2023 119,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Deep cut n/s/f tyre tread.

Multiple cuts and stone damage to o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2022 106,720 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 106,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres presented with minor cuts in tread

Fail 21 Apr 2021 98,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres presented with minor cuts in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,066 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Washers poor.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,597 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,831 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AF63 VPE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF63 VPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF63 VPE registered?

AF63 VPE is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 2013.

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